A pressurized system elevates cooking temperatures to higher levels, which alters the structure of starch within each grain of rice. This change makes the rice softer and easier to digest. Rice cooked with pressure has also been found to stay soft for longer periods of time when compared to regularly cooked rice. All Zojirushi pressure rice cookers utilize Induction Heating (IH) and are micro computerized (micom). Superior induction heating technology. Easy -to-clean, clear coated stainless steel exterior. Automatic keep warm. Delay timer (2 settings). Menu settings include: white / mixed, sushi, porridge, brown, GABA brown, rinse-free and quick cooking. Easy-to-read colored LCD control panel with clock and timer funtions.